Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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There is a syndrome called Subclavian steal syndrome (SSS), where use of the arm “steals’ blood from the vertebral artery causing dizziness and other brain stem symptoms but it is rare. You could ask for a workup of that disorder and be on the lookout for MS (multiple sclerosis) signs.

Dr. Corenman

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Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.